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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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